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Nevada Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)

Restricted: Nevada treats paid daily fantasy sports as gambling that requires a state license; unlicensed contests are barred.

RestrictedVerified Aug 2, 2026
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Nevada treats paid daily fantasy sports as gambling that requires a state license; unlicensed contests are barred. DraftKings/FanDuel do not offer DFS in Nevada.

Official source: gaming.nv.gov →

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Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering Nevada

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • ArizonaPermitted

    Daily fantasy sports is legal in Arizona, but the minimum age is 21 — unusually, entry fees are barred under 21. Regulated by the AZ Dept. of Gaming (licensed operators).

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: gaming.az.gov · Full Arizona rule →

  • CaliforniaRestricted

    Paid daily fantasy sports in California is disputed — the CA Attorney General says it is illegal under state law. That opinion, issued July 3, 2025, is non-binding and operators continue. Treat as restricted/unsettled.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oag.ca.gov · Full California rule →

  • IdahoRestricted

    Paid daily fantasy sports is not legal in Idaho — treated as illegal gambling since 2016 under an AG opinion. DraftKings/FanDuel exited.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →

  • OregonRestricted

    Oregon has no legal paid daily fantasy sports — the state DOJ has treated it as unlawful gambling. Major DFS operators do not offer contests in Oregon.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →

  • UtahRestricted

    Utah effectively bans paid daily fantasy sports — it is treated as illegal gambling, with no carve-out. HB243 (2026) expanded the gambling definition — confirm current enforcement before relying on this.

    Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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